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Overview |
Oberlin | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Oberlin | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Ursinus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,527 students)
Oberlin vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Ursinus College?
- Oberlin College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Ursinus College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Oberlin than Ursinus College ($61,106.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursinus College than Oberlin ($33,546 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 25.8% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,624 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 14.4% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($40,075 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Oberlin .
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Ursinus College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ursinus College and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Ursinus College (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Ursinus College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/